For Dial we have terms and definitions in 10 topics. The topics are Biblical, Clocks, Computer Virus, Distance Learning, Hydrology, Import Cars, Slot Car Drag Racing, Telco, Watch and Watches.

Dial (Biblical)

Sundial, instrument that tells the time of day.

Dial (Clocks)

The visible 'face' of the clock on that the numerals or chapter ring are situated and from that one can tell the time.

Dial (Computer Virus)

To initiate a connection via LAN, modem, or direct connection, regardless of whether actual dialing is involved.

Dial (Distance Learning)

Up Access - The traditional method of accessing the internet, derived from the fact that the computer's modem is attached to a phone line that will dial-up the internet service provider's phone number.

Dial (Hydrology)

Differential Absorption Lidar - uses the backscatter of four simultaneous laser wavelengths through zenith and nadir quartz windows to measure the vertical profiles of O3 and aerosols/clouds.

Dial (Import Cars)

An instrument with an analog-gauge indicator.

Dial (Slot Car Drag Racing)

To select a specific e.t., most commonly during a bracket race

Dial (Telco)

To Place A Call On A Switched Network. The term "dial" is obsolete - based on rotary dial phones and electromechanical relay switches (which are nearly non-existent in modern telephone systems.) Touch Tone service recognizes dual tones that are generated as each telephone key is pressed. Where Touch Tone service is not available, telephones and switches electronically "pulse" signals that emulate the older rotary dial telephones. The terms "place" a call or "originate" a call are more accurate than "dial".

Dial (Watch)

Indicating "face" or plate of metal or other material, bearing various markings to show, in ordinary watches and clocks, the hours, minutes and seconds. Dials vary verymuch in shape, decoration, material, etc. The indications are given by means of numerals, divisions or symbols of various types.

Dial (Watches)

The dial, often referred to as the face is usually marked with numbers or batons to which the hands point in order for the wearer to tell the correct time. Dials themselves can be very simple, sometimes with no markers at all or extremely complex as in the case of pilots' chronographs. Dials can be decorated with patterns or in some cases with precious stones.

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